Strategic Buyer - Manufacturing & NPI

OSI Systems, Inc.; Salfords; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Rapiscan Systems, part of Rapiscan Systems, UK site, is seeking a Buyer to join the Procurement team. The role focuses on mechanical and selected electromechanical procurement, managing supplier relationships, raising POs, and driving cost reduction while ensuring on-time delivery of high-quality materials.

You will collaborate with Manufacturing Engineering, Quality and Engineering teams on NPI projects, resolve supplier issues promptly, and support continuous improvement to sustain ISO

Qualifications

• Proven Purchasing experience from a Manufacturing background.
• Excellent communication / negotiation skills.
• Proven track record of swift and effective resolution of supplier issues.

Responsibilities

• Identify new suppliers to support Rapiscan growth in size and technology.
• Manage strategic suppliers in support of Rapiscan Purchasing strategy.
• Raise and place Purchase Orders with high accuracy and contract terms.
• Negotiate supplier SLAs/terms to support Rapiscan policy.
• Support cross-functional teams (Manufacturing Engineering, Quality, Engineering) to ensure timely delivery of materials.
• Lead or support supplier negotiations and drive cost reduction initiatives.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities and maintain ISO accreditation documents.
• Interrogate and manage demand from all business functions; ensure Total Cost of Ownership targets.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Communication skills

Supplier relationship management

Education

CIPS certification (preferred)

Electro-Mechanical Purchasing knowledge

Tools

Microsoft Office (Excel/Word)

Job description

Rapiscan Systems, part of Rapiscan Systems, UK site, is seeking a Buyer to join the Procurement team. The role focuses on mechanical and selected electromechanical procurement, managing supplier relationships, raising POs, and driving cost reduction while ensuring on-time delivery of high-quality materials.

You will collaborate with Manufacturing Engineering, Quality and Engineering teams on NPI projects, resolve supplier issues promptly, and support continuous improvement to sustain ISO